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One Communications Warns Of Telephone Scam
One Communications advised of a reported telephone scam and reminded customers that they “will never request password or other information related to their accounts via phone calls, text messages, or emails.” A statement on the company’s social media account said, “Please be advised of a reported telephone scam. Should you receive... Read more of this article
Scam Social Media Post Offering Bus/Ferry Pass
The Department of Transportation is advising the public of a social media scam “promoting a three-month smart pass” for the bus and ferry. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation advises that an advertisement promoting a three-month smart pass has been circulating on various social media platforms. “Please... Read more of this article
BMA Advisory: Website With Fraudulent Info
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] is advising the public of a website which contains “fraudulent information.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] has been made aware of a website which contains fraudulent information: https://www.stillmancriptobrazil.com/ “The Authority notes that Stillman Crypto... Read more of this article
Police Warn Public Of Phone Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has issued a warning about phone scams where individuals pose as BPS officers or representatives, attempting to gather personal information from the public. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of members of the public receiving phone-calls from someone purporting to be a member of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Phishing Attempts Misrepresenting The BMA
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] issues a warning today about “a phone phishing scam in which an individual tried to obtain banking details from a member of the public.” A spokesperson said, “The caller misrepresented that they were an employee of the BMA in an attempt to obtain personal banking information from the... Read more of this article
Three Senior Citizens Defrauded Of $685,000
Following three senior citizens being defrauded of approximately $685,000 via online and phone scams, the police have issued another advisory urging “residents, particularly senior citizens, to remain vigilant regarding online scams and phone scams.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to urge residents,... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Phone Scam Seeking Bank Info
The Bermuda Police Service said they have been “made aware of a scam in which residents are being contacted from what appear to be local telephone numbers, with the caller then attempting to obtain banking information from the call recipient.” A police spokesperson said, “Intended victims are reportedly being told their credit or debit... Read more of this article
Police Warn Again Of Fake Ads On Social Media
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has issued another warning to residents about fake social media adverts that use the likeness of local public figures and mimic local news outlet designs. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] reminds residents to be wary of fake social media adverts promising quick financial gains or other... Read more of this article
Health Council Warning: Fake Social Media Posts
The Bermuda Health Council has issued a public advisory regarding social media posts “disseminating false information purportedly originating from our organization.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Health Council is issuing a public advisory concerning recent social media posts disseminating false information purportedly originating... Read more of this article
Ministry: Warns Of False Social Media Ad
The Ministry of Education issued a warning about a false social media ad which claims that “the Ministry of Education offers online classes and encourages individuals to apply via the provided links.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has advised all social media users that the attached image and link are fake. Persons... Read more of this article
BMA Warn About Email Phishing Attempts
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] said they have been “made aware of several e-mail phishing attempts targeting Bermuda-based financial services licensees registered with the Authority.” A spokesperson said, “The e-mails appear to be coming from false Bermuda Monetary Authority e-mail addresses or private e-mail accounts. “The fraudulent... Read more of this article
BPS: Remain Vigilant For Online & Phone Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to “urge residents to remain vigilant regarding online scams and phone scams.” A police spokesperson said, “While such scams are always evolving, most use similar tactics involving social engineering, which can be defined as all techniques aimed at persuading someone to reveal specific information... Read more of this article
